CD player install
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CD player install
I have a Alpine XM/CD reciever that I am installing in my '79 to replace the AM/FM 8 track player that I now have. Any ideas on how to do this? How much cutting is involved in this install? What did you guys do to trim the hole you have to cut? I want it to look good when I'm done.
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From: Benton, Ill.
When I installed mine, I cut the mounting plate behind the dash and fabbed a new plate that just fit the CD player. It was fitted to the radio mount and I found a place to mount the support in the back. The new radio didnt match the old holes in the dash. I made an aluminum trim plate to hide the hole that was left. To mount the trim plate, I was able to drill and tap holes in the new plate and screw the trim to it.
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From: Northern Illinois
I cut the original radio plate to fit the DIN mount. There is little to no room for error. When it came time to cut my new dash bezel I used an old one 1st and then transfered the measurements over.
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From: MA
ranger 429, I'm doing that on my truck, I have a new piece from Dennis Carpenter.
It looks like with my radio's surround, I can *just barely* center it and cover both the upper and lower chrome edging of the OEM radio hole.
It looks like with my radio's surround, I can *just barely* center it and cover both the upper and lower chrome edging of the OEM radio hole.
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From: Crestline, California
I just could'nt bear to cut into my dash, so I installed my surround sound reciever below it and kept the factory AM radio in the dash. If you have to though, the idea of double measuring is a good one! After all, you can't cut it bigger! :-)
Good luck!
Dak
Good luck!
Dak
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From: Anchorage Alaska
i cut the bottom of the mounting plate behind the plastic dash face, from the radio hole down and threw it away and just mounted the radio in the plastid dash face.. worked GREAT!!
Ray
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Originally Posted by greythorn3
factory cb you lucky sob!! heres my setup with my radio it has a dvd player mp3 player and backcamera along with tv reception
Ray
Ray
Your install looks very good.
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From: Anchorage Alaska
the kicker is them that radio i got that does all that stuff only cost 150 bucks new... good deal for sure!! even plays music from memory cards.. and views pictures for memory cards, where u get them cb's at i sure would like one.
Ray
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